Eastside Football Shuts Out Anclote In First Round of Playoffs

The Eastside High School Rams football team finished tonight with a 37-0 victory against Anclote High School in the Class 5A-Region 2 quarterfinal. Eastside’s defense shut out Anclote’s offense with several interceptions and forced fumbles. The closest Anclote got to scoring a touchdown was late in the second quarter when Anclote had a first and goal from thre five yard line but Eastside’s defense stopped them, keeping them scorless in the first half.

Eastside coach Jeff Parker was really hyped and impressed with how well his defense handled Anclote.

On offense, Jackson rushed for three touchdowns. Just 24 seconds into the game Jackson connected with wide receiver Jamari Walker for a 56 yard pitch and catch that set up the Rams’ first score. Junior wide receiver and defensive back D’Quan Davis also recorded two interceptions.